Raman spectroscopy is a useful technique for the identification of a wide range of substances - solids, liquids, and gases.
It is a straightforward, non-destructive technique requiring no sample preparation.
Raman spectroscopy involves illuminating a sample with monochromatic
light and using a spectrometer to examine light scattered by the sample.

Standard Operating Procedure

Capabilities:

High Precision and accurate quantitative multi element analysis (major & trace elements from B to U) of minerals &
ores (silicates, Carbonates, oxides and sulphides) including high quality imaging at high spatial resolution

Determination of PGE and REE bearing minerals

Chemical dating based on Th-U-Pb in appropriate minerals like monazite, xenotime

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